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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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